Despite everything that has been going on, we were still able to have two nice family celebrations, one with my family on Christmas Day and another with my husband’s family the day following. Christmas with my family began with service at a beautiful Carpatho-Russian church. Then we went home and opened presents with my family. [...]
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These are from the 12-14th Centuries: a Gregs loved dancing to them!
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The Wednesday night before Christmas the children at our parish put on a shadow play telling the story of the Nativity of Christ. My husband was the fantastic narrator. Punky was a shepherd, and Spunky was an angel. The older children sang a song to fit every backdrop. They did a really great job! This [...]
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We had a very nice, quiet Christmas Day. We went to church in the morning and then came home for a meaty-cheesy-eggy breakfast, just what my hubby wanted. We opened presents and had some snacks. I even took a nap in the afternoon. Then we had dinner, which I had prepared a few days ahead [...]
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I just purchased this Advent Calendar from Orthodox Christian Craft Supply: Hands-On Learning for All Ages. I’ve always wanted an Advent Calendar, but I kept forgetting to buy one in time for Advent. So this year, I ordered it ahead of time! It is a 19″ by 22″ felt calendar can be re-used year [...]
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Your Nativity, O Christ our God, Has shone to the world the Light of wisdom! For by it, those who worshipped the stars, Were taught by a Star to adore You, The Sun of Righteousness, And to know You, the Orient from on High. O Lord, glory to You! Today the Virgin gives birth to [...]
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